You have to fill a 30-34 man roster.
Depth is a key component to success even during periods where injuries are not a major factor.
You can’t keep losing quality players or fringe first graders in the manner we are doing and continue to expect success.
Something has to give at some point, and while J’Maine is not needed currently whose to say what could be the situation in six weeks time if key players get injured during origin.
Maybe we are relying on the Melbourne Storm model for success but 2023 is shaping up as a tough ask. I watched Luke Garner closely on the weekend, albeit for the first time, seriously if he is anywhere near our top 17 in 2023 after losing Kikau we are in world of hurt. He is back up 18-24 list at best.